March weather forecastBantry, Ireland

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bantry, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 5.4°C (41.7°F) and max 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Temperature

March's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still frosty 9.3°C (48.7°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Bantry, during the March nights, maintains an average temperature of 5.4°C (41.7°F), closely aligned with its daytime readings.

Humidity

In Bantry, Ireland, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In Bantry, in March, during 17.1 rainfall days, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bantry, during the entire year, the rain falls for 224 days and collects up to 816mm (32.13") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall in Bantry, Ireland. In Bantry, in March, during 0.5 snowfall days, 7mm (0.28") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2.3 snowfall days, and 27mm (1.06") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 9.8°C (49.6°F).
Note: At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Bantry is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:10 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Bantry, Ireland, is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during March is 9.3°C (48.7°F) and the low-temperature is 5.4°C (41.7°F).

The average relative humidity in March in Bantry, Ireland, is 82%.

In Bantry, Ireland, during March, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of precipitation.

In Bantry, in March, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 7mm (0.28") of snow.

March is the month with the coldest seawater in Bantry, Ireland, with an average sea temperature of 9.8°C (49.6°F).

In March, the average sea temperature in Bantry, Ireland, is 9.8°C (49.6°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

The average day length in March in Bantry is 11h and 55min.

On the first day of March in Bantry, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:10 pm GMT.

In Bantry, Ireland, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.2h.

In Bantry, Ireland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Bantry, Ireland

  • Average high temperature in March: 9.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (8.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 5.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (5.4°C).

Average pressure in March
Bantry, Ireland

  • Average pressure in March: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Bantry, Ireland

  • Average wind speed in March: 21.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (16.2km/h).

Average humidity in March
Bantry, Ireland

  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (81%).

Average rainfall in March
Bantry, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in March: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (106mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (45mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Bantry, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in March: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (16 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bantry, Ireland

  • Average snowfall in March: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Bantry, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Bantry, Ireland

  • Average sea temperature in March: 9.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (9.8°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bantry, Ireland

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bantry, Ireland

  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (11.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).

Average UV index in March
Bantry, Ireland

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Bantry, Ireland

  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in March
Bantry, Ireland

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).